Iraq says recent rain surge revived marshes, increased water reserves
The marshes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, have been severely affected by climate change. Increasing temperatures and drought have dealt great damage to the marshes.
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Dying waters: Climate change forces Iraq’s marsh families into urban struggle
Once thriving on the rich ecosystems of Iraq’s southern marshes, families like that of Naji Arhim have been uprooted by severe drought and water shortages. Generations of fishermen and buffalo herders have seen their lands turn to dust, pushing them into cities where their traditional skills no longer apply.
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